As of 17th April 2026, five renewable energy projects with a combined installed capacity of 128.9 megawatts (MW) have officially commenced operations, signaling early momentum in the Department of Energy’s (DOE) broader plan to activate 25 renewable energy and energy storage projects within the same month. The commissioning of these five renewable energy projects underscores the agency’s push to accelerate capacity additions in support of national power requirements and system reliability.
The projects now online include the 20.6 MW Hermosa Solar Power Project developed by Solana Solar Alpha Inc., the 17.5 MW Taft Solar Power Project of Taft Solar Energy Corporation, the 8 MW Biomass Cogeneration Plant (Expansion Project) of Central Azucarera de San Antonio, the 52.8 MW Cordon Solar Power Project of Greenergy For Global, Inc, and the 30 MW Arayat 3A Solar Power Project of Citicore Solar Pampanga 1, Inc. Together, these five renewable energy projects form part of a larger group of 25 initiatives with a total targeted capacity of approximately 1,471 MW scheduled for operation by April 2026. Their early completion and grid connection reflect continued progress in delivering committed generation capacity aimed at strengthening reserve margins, ensuring supply reliability, and addressing increasing electricity demand across the country.
The DOE indicated that the remaining 20 projects are already in advanced stages of grid integration and are expected to come online within April 2026. These 25 projects are also included in the 200 power plants that President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. instructed the DOE to fast-track over the next three years, as outlined in his 4th State of the Nation Address. The directive is intended to expedite the rollout of additional power supply infrastructure nationwide. To facilitate timely completion, the DOE is maintaining close coordination with the National Grid Corporation of the Philippines (NGCP), the Energy Regulatory Commission (ERC), and the Independent Electricity Market Operator of the Philippines (IEMOP). This coordination focuses on resolving outstanding requirements related to transmission, interconnection, inspection, registration, and metering, thereby minimizing potential delays.
DOE Secretary Sharon Garin said, “Every renewable energy project brought online strengthens our path toward energy independence, reduces our exposure to imported fuel volatility, and helps secure a cleaner and more resilient power system. At a time of continuing volatility arising from the developments in the Middle East, fast-tracking our country’s renewable energy capacity is a critical strategic action to protect the Filipino people and the Philippine economy.”
The DOE confirmed it will continue monitoring the rollout of these five renewable energy projects and the remaining developments, ensuring compliance with technical, safety, and regulatory standards as additional capacity is integrated into the grid.
